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This is a one of a kind experience. When I first met the tour leader Elton, all my worries about travelling just disappeared. This guy knew his stuff. I started off in Stone Town on Zanzibar where cul…This is a one of a kind experience. When I first met the tour leader Elton, all my worries about travelling just disappeared. This guy knew his stuff. I started off in Stone Town on Zanzibar where culture and sea food thrives. There is so much to do and see - or just relax on the beach if you want. Every day was as action packed as you wanted it to be - or you could slow down and enjoy the Zanzibar to Cape Town Swimming Pool Tour, where almost every campsite had a swimming pool. Camping for such a long time was rough, but there were many opportunities to upgrade if you're not a broke uni student... The food was incredible (try and convince the cooking team to make some traditional food - you won't regret it) and so was the company - Elton, Lamek and Dodo have enough stories to make any quiet night into an interesting one.
What would I recommend? Buy a volley ball and take it around the continent with you - there is nothing better than having locals laugh at you for having horrible hand-eye coordination. Take a small language book with you (I had the Lonely Planet Africa Phrase Book), because it is also such a great feeling to have locals appreciate that you're trying to get involved.
Zanzibar: Booze Cruise and Diving (if you have your license)
Malawi: Livingstonia Day Hike in Chitimba (should be relatively fit to do this)
Zambia: Swimming underneath Victoria Falls (will need Zimbabwe visa), also best to look at Victoria Falls from the Zim side, and if you can afford it; Helicopter Ride over the falls.
Namibia: Sleep around the fire in Spitzkoppe, Quad Biking and Skydiving in Swakopmund
South Africa: Canoe Safari on the Orange River and Wine Tasting (also stay in Cape Town for a couple of days after your trip - catch up with fellow travellers and explore)
Would I do it again? Yes, 100% 34 days travelling through 6 countries was not enough. Remember T.I.A (This Is Africa)!
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Kruger to Cape Town Accommodated (from Pretoria to Cape Town)
Great tour! I would highly recommend it for anyone wishing to get a grand sweep of one of Africa's largest and most diverse countries. The accommodation was better than I anticipated, and I found our …Great tour! I would highly recommend it for anyone wishing to get a grand sweep of one of Africa's largest and most diverse countries. The accommodation was better than I anticipated, and I found our truck to be very comfortable in spite of the cold. If I could suggest just two things to Acacia:
1. Amphitheatre Lodge in Drakensburg was a phenomenal stay, but if the main draw of the area is Tugela Falls, a 2 hour drive there and 2 hour drive back, then consider booking a spot closer to Tugela, to save the tourists 4 hours of driving to/from the mountain.
2. I wish there was a bit more emphasis on history and more traditional information about the country. We got a great sampling of nature and the wildlife, as well as cultural experiences, but nothing much to the actual rich history of this country. But maybe that's just me who wants that.
I would advise anyone taking this tour (and I do recommend the tour) to spend an extra several days in Cape Town beyond the end of the tour, as it was a marvelous city that far exceeded my expectations.
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Rivers, Lakes Mountains 36 days
Amazing experiences. Elton (our guide) and Davies (our driver) were so enthusiastic and passionate about sharing Africa with us
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Elton made every aspect of this tour fantastic!
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The atmosphere was great and Elton made it special
Great tour, guide and driver. If you want to experience Africa on the road, no thrills, this is a great tour. Our guide made the tour very memorable and we couldn’t do enough to show us the real Afr…Great tour, guide and driver. If you want to experience Africa on the road, no thrills, this is a great tour. Our guide made the tour very memorable and we couldn’t do enough to show us the real Africa.
Our journey was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the impeccable services provided by our tour guide Elton and lovely driver. Every moment was filled with awe-inspiring experiences and seamles…Our journey was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the impeccable services provided by our tour guide Elton and lovely driver. Every moment was filled with awe-inspiring experiences and seamless coordination.
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This tour was amazing from start to finish. Elton and Davies were excellent guides and always had smiles on their faces. I'd definitely recommend Acacia, and Elton and Davies to others!
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Our driver Davis was also very good. The trip was great.